Garden Honors Architect

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Hazel Augustus was the first black architect, and arguably one of the most prolific of any race, to practice in Palm Beach County.

Examples of his work can still be found along the coastal ridge in West Palm Beach, as well as at the Helen Wilkes Hotel on Flagler Drive.

Although his own home was razed sev-eral years ago in a fire thought to have been started by crack addicts, his memory is being honored by establishment of a garden on the site of that home on Division Avenue.

The garden, featuring examples of landscaping techniques and plants used in the early part of the century, is currently being developed by members and supporters of the Black Historical Preservation Society.

On Nov. 11, the public is invited to pitch in to put the finishing touches on the garden.

The Saturday work party is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. "Bring your rakes, gloves and garden tools and help up out," BHPS director Deborah Harris said.